Turkey: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Turkey

After three years of decline, the Turkish fresh whole chicken market increased by 0.4% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Fresh whole chicken consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Turkey

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6.1%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, the amount of fresh or chilled whole chickens exported from Turkey soared to X tons, jumping by 158% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh whole chicken exports from Turkey, together accounting for 91% of total exports. Liberia, Iraq and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Liberia (with a CAGR of +354.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh whole chicken exported from Turkey were Syrian Arab Republic ($X), Iran ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports. Iraq, Liberia and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Liberia, with a CAGR of +371.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh whole chicken export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled whole chickens were imported into Turkey; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a sharp downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Georgia (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh whole chicken to Turkey, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Georgia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Georgia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Turkey.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Georgia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh whole chicken import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Georgia.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iraq amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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